Hdled | Dell Mini Tower System instruction

Table 5-2. System Board and Riser Board Connectors and Sockets (continued)

Connector or Socket	Description

HDLED	Hard-disk drive LED connector (on riser board)
IDEn	EIDE interface connector
ISAn*	ISA expansion-card connector (on riser board)
KYBD	Keyboard connector
LINE-IN	Audio line-in jack
LINE-OUT	Audio line-out jack (amplified source)
MIC	Microphone jack
MONITOR	Video connector
MOUSE	Mouse connector
P1	Wakeup On LAN power connector (on riser board)
PANEL	Control panel connector
PARALLEL	Parallel port connector; sometimes referred to as LPT1
PCIn*	PCI expansion-card connector (on riser board)
POWER_1	Main power input connector
POWER_2	3.3-V power input connector
RISER	Riser board connector
SERIALn	Serial port connector
SLOT1	Pentium II processor SEC cartridge connector
USB	USB connectors
VIDEO_UPGRADE	Video-memory upgrade socket

*Connector ISA1 shares a single card-slot opening with PCI4, and ISA2 shares with PCI5. Only one connector at a time can be used on a shared card-slot opening.

NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary in your online System User’s Guide.

Removing and Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage

Your Dell computer has a removable expansion-card

cage, which greatly simplifies many installation proce- dures by allowing you to remove the riser board and all installed expansion cards in a single step.

5-8 Dell OptiPlex GXa Mini Tower Systems Reference and Installation Guide

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Dell Mini Tower System manual Removing and Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage, Hdled

Contents

551&$1,167$//$7,21*8 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved Safety Instructions When Using Your Computer SystemErgonomic Computing Habits Page When Working Inside Your Computer Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Viii Warranty and Return Policy Information PrefaceAbout This Guide Other Documents You May Need Notational ConventionsTypographical Conventions Examples autoexec.bat and c\windows Example del drive path filename /p Xii Contents Chapter Using the ISA Configuration Utility Chapter Using Integrated Devices Chapter Installing System Board Options Index Figures Tables Page System Features IntroductionPage Introduction Using the Power Switch Security Cable Slot and Padlock Ring Energy Star Compliance Important Note for Windows 95 Users Click Next to continue Intel PIIX4 INF Update Installer for WindowsAccessing Online Documentation Click Finish to continue Getting Help Page Using the System Setup Program Entering the System Setup ProgramTurn on your system System Setup Screens Using the System Setup Program System Setup Screens Date System Setup CategoriesTime Diskette Drive a and Diskette Drive B Eide Devices Reserved Memory Password Status Keyboard ErrorsSystem Password Boot Sequence Diskette First Setup Password Auto Power On Power Management Saving Monitor Power Sound Parallel ModeWakeup on LAN Mouse Diskette SpeakerSystem Data Categories Verify that the Password Status category is set to Unlocked Assigning a System PasswordUsing Your System Password to Secure Your System Type your new system password Using the Setup Password Feature Deleting or Changing an Existing System Password Deleting or Changing an Existing Setup Password Disabling a Forgotten PasswordAssigning a Setup Password Operating With a Setup Password Enabled Responding to Error Messages Assign a new system and/or setup passwordPage Quick Start Using the ISA Configuration UtilityStart the system using your ICU diskette Determine whether you need to run the ICU About the ICU When to Run the ICUSave your configuration, and exit the utility ICU Database Starting the ICU Accessing HelpPreparing to Use the ICU Backing Up the ICU Diskette Adding a Listed Card Select the name of the card you want to addTo select the resources yourself, click Advanced Card Configuration Dialog Box Adding an Unlisted Card Specify Interrupt Dialog Box Modifying a Card Specify I/O Port Dialog Box Removing a Card Viewing Resources Locking and Unlocking Cards Saving the System ConfigurationExiting From the ICU Locking and Unlocking All Resources Locking and Unlocking Configuration Resources Start the ICUSelect Lock Resources Audio Controller Using Integrated DevicesVideo Controller Network Interface Controller Configuring the NIC Network Cable Requirements Verify that the NIC is enabled in the System Setup program Connect the network cable to the back of your computer Windows for Workgroups NIC Dell-Installed Windows 95 Service Release Click the Driver tab, and then click Update Driver Install the Windows 95 NIC driver Safety First- For You and Your Computer Working Inside Your ComputerBefore You Begin Unpacking Your Hardware Option Removing the Computer CoverReplacing the Computer Cover Remove the cover Inside Your Computer Replace the cover Switches Jumpers Inside the Chassis System Board Jumpers System-Board Jumper Settings System Board and Riser Board Labels Removing and Replacing the Expansion-Card Cage Hdled Rotating the Power Supply Away From the System Board Removing the Expansion-Card CageReplacing the Expansion-Card Cage Rotating the Power Supply Installing System Board Options PARALLEL/SERIAL1 Installing an Expansion Card Expansion CardsExpansion Slots Install the expansion card Removing the Filler Bracket Adding Memory Removing an Expansion Card Performing a Memory Upgrade Sample Dimm Configuration Options Installing a Dimm Adding Video Memory Installing a Video-Memory Upgrade Module Upgrading the Microprocessor 10. Removing the Shroud and SEC Cartridge/Heat Sink Assembly Replacing the System Battery Install the new battery 11. System Battery and Battery Socket Installing Drives Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel Removing and Replacing Front-Panel Inserts Connecting Drives Installing a Drive in a 5.25-Inch Drive Bay Unpack the drive and prepare it for installation Attach the bracket to the new drive Attaching the Drive Bracket to the New Drive Attaching Diskette Drive or Tape Drive Cables Installing an Eide Hard-Disk Drive Eide Drive AddressingVerify that your system works correctly 10. Removing the Hard-Disk Drive Bracket 11. Inserting a 1.6-Inch Hard-Disk Drive in the Bracket Installing Scsi Devices Install your operating system on the hard-disk drive Scsi Configuration Guidelines Scsi ID Numbers Install the Scsi devices as appropriate General Procedure for Installing Scsi DevicesUnpack each Scsi device and prepare it for installation Attach the Scsi cable to each Scsi device Connect the Scsi devices to power Partitioning and Formatting Scsi Hard-Disk DrivesTest the Scsi devices Page Technical Specifications Table A-1. Technical Specifications PCI expansion-card connector size Ports Controls and Indicators Environmental Page ISA Configuration Utility Messages ICU Error Messages Perform the following procedure No more values are avail Change to the db subdirectory on the diskette drive Configuration Manager Messages Table B-2. Configuration Manager Messages Troubleshooting Guide for instructions Reinstall the Plug and Play expansion card Select the System Resources option from the View menu Identify the card marked config err Remove all card configurations fromReboot your system Add the ISA expansion cards back into Regulatory Notices FCC Notices U.S. OnlyClass a Class B IC Notice Canada Only EN 55022 Compliance Czech Republic OnlyCE Notice Class a ITE Vcci Notices Japan OnlyKorean Regulatory Notice Class B ITE Polish Center for Testing and Certification Notice Class B Device NOM 024 Information Mexico Only Información para NOM 024 únicamente para MéxicoPage Warranties and Return Policy Coverage During Year OneCoverage During Years Two and Three Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. and Canada Only General Warranties and Return Policy Page Index Connectors hard-disk drive LED, 6-2 header Index Page Index Page Index USB